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Ford Transit Van: which year should you buy?

Across the 2014 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2019 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2019 90 · 2021 88 · 2022 86 · 2023 81

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

5 complaints · 0 recalls

202478/100
Buy

26 complaints · 0 recalls

202381/100
Buy

53 complaints · 0 recalls

202286/100
Buy

36 complaints · 0 recalls

202188/100
Buy

23 complaints · 0 recalls

202064/100
Caution

82 complaints · 9 recalls

201990/100
Buybest year

36 complaints · 0 recalls

201868/100
Buy

55 complaints · 14 recalls

201760/100
Caution

95 complaints · 18 recalls

201655/100
Caution

151 complaints · 21 recalls

201556/100
Caution

188 complaints · 26 recalls

201464/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 3 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2019?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2019 Ford Transit Van’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Ford Transit Van head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ford Transit Van as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.